Transport Supervisor

Bis Henderson; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bis Henderson is recruiting a Transport Supervisor in Sutton in Ashfield to oversee day-to-day transport operations for a major client. The role involves managing administrators, payroll, driver holidays, and safety oversight to ensure smooth delivery and compliance.

You will lead driver performance improvements, maintain records, and support recruitment activities while working on a tight schedule from Monday to Friday, with a focus on accuracy and team coordination.

Qualifications

• CPC and International CPC desirable.
• Experience in a 3rd party haulage environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with cost budgeting and financial control within a profit & loss environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Administrators to support team deliverables.
• Process driver payroll weekly to provide accurate information to the finance team.
• Approve driver holidays with planning tool to ensure complete coverage.
• Manage driver welfare and safety with regular 1-2-1 meetings.
• Motivate, engage and debrief drivers and build trust-based relationships.
• Address driver performance issues, keep records, and ensure fair processes.

Skills

CPC (desirable)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

GCSE Maths (Grade C/4 or higher)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Transport Supervisor

Sutton in Ashfield

Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm

£35,000 - £40,000

Our client are continuing to expand and we are currently seeking an experienced Transport Supervsior to join their day shift team. This is a great opportunity to secure a stable role with excellent development prospects in a supportive working environment. You will help ensure the smooth running of our transport operation for a major client and recognised brand.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the tasks / activities of the Administrators, to ensure they support the team deliverables as necessary.
• To process driver payroll on a weekly basis ensuring the finance team have accurate payroll information in a timely manner.
• Approve driver holidays in conjunction with the planning tool (Scratch Sheet) to always ensure complete driver coverages.
• To manage driver welfare and safety with mental health at the forefront of all drivers 1-2-1 meetings.
• To motivate, engage and debrief drivers in an appropriate manner and build strong working relationships based on the values of trust and confidence.
• To manage all aspects of driver performance such as fuel efficiency, infringements, defects, reporting defects etc
• To conduct the investigation of any driver disciplinary issues and the disciplinary process, where appropriate.
• To resolve or address any driver queries or concerns in a sensitive and professional manner.
• To conduct new driver recruitment interviews and ensure a fair and transparent recruitment & selection process is carried out.
• To ensure any driver performance issues are addressed appropriately, consistently, and effectively, keeping accurate records of any communication.
• To manage agency staff in line with the Company's policy, book agency resource and manage the relationship on a daily basis with recruitment agencies.
• To enforce truck hygiene and conduct regular inspections.

Key Skills

• CPC and International CPC (desirable)
• Previous experience of working within a 3rd party haulage environment
• Proven experience of a can-do, positive attitude with the proven ability to problem solve.
• Previous experience of working in a cost driven organisation and practical knowledge of cost, budgeting and financial control within a profit & loss environment
• Good IT skills covering Microsoft packages, with an excellent level of competency in MS Excel
• Strong and up to date knowledge of driver compliance rules and regulations
• An ability and desire to work with detail and to be accurate in the approach to work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• History of working with numerical and financial data with GCSE Maths at a Grade C /Level 4 or higher (desirable)
• A knowledge of UK, European and International geography

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role